This was fantastic! I didn't use the onion soup mix and added a tablespoon or so of Worcestershire sauce for seasoning instead. Only water added was the 1/4 cup used to deglaze the pan. Placed cut up potatoes, carrots and onions in the crock pot and meat on top. This was meal was met with raves from my family!

WOW! Made according to the original adding in the white pepper and nutmeg. Absolutely delicious! Purchased the ground cardamom from the bins at Winco and it was only 25 cents. Also purchased the powdered milk and creamer from the bins which kept the cost down.